Peoria Area Open Mic/Stage List Updated (5/2/2021)
Red Barn isn’t running open mics yet, but there are plenty of places who are. We look forward to heading back when they do!
There is a ton of amazing talent in the Peoria area, and you can find awesome examples of this nearly every night of the week!
Read moreLive Music Will Survive, But Also Evolve... Will Artists?
Barry Cloyd was one of our first livestreamers. Instead of being intimidated by the technology, he asked for some help and we met him at Widecast Studios to do a livestream there. December 11, 2020
The business of music is something has constantly changed over time. Often it’s technology that brings change. This time it was a pandemic that forced us to use the technology we already had in new and different ways. If we’ve learned anything from past metamorphoses of the music industry, it’s that some things will always stay the same, but the new things never disappear.
What is really important to me right now is that musicians understand that not only is livestreaming not going away, but it is and will continue to be a viable piece of the business plan for artists who want to make a living as a musician.
Read moreArtists Who Aren't Livestreaming May Be Missing Crucial Opportunities
Matt Eckberg, Emilele, and Brian Neumann were the first three to take PML up on the offer to go live on our Facebook page! We’re continuing to schedule artists who are interested in live streaming with Peoria Music Live.
Some artists are still entertaining fans through livestreaming and some are waiting things out. I have said not livestreaming means fans are being left on the couch and money is being left in pockets now, but also a future revenue stream is likely being cut off for those artists. The sooner artists & bands become comfortable with live streaming, the better. Here I talk about why I say this and also give some tips for making livestreams profitable.
Read moreBridging the Gap: Voight's LeBaron
Voight’s LeBaron represents the musical efforts and collaboration of local musicians Stirling Hostetter and Joey McNally, both of whom are Bradley scene veterans. With a rotating cast of collaborators, the musical duo has released two projects (Voight’s LeBaron I and II respectively) in the past year and have more in the works.
Read moreBridging the Gap: Adriana Dunn
By combining influences from alternative, dark pop, and Latin music from her native Bolivia, Adriana has carved out a place for herself in the Bradley music world. In my interview with her, we talked about her music and where it comes from. I’ll let her tell you the rest.
Read moreBridging the Gap: Tyronic
Photo by @prdvphotos on Instagram
Over my time at Bradley, I’ve seen artist Harland Reid become something of a cult figure in the music scene. Through his music, his art, and his remarkable personality, Harland has become one of the most recognizable figures in the Bradley music world. This local notoriety struck me as making him the perfect subject for my first installment of this series.
Read moreBridging the Gap: Music on the Hilltop and You
Bridging the Gap: Over the next few weeks I’m going to be working with Brave Sounds to feature some of the talented artists from Bradley that you probably haven’t heard of yet. We’ll be bringing the Bradley scene straight to you with a series of interviews and videos right here through Peoria Music Live.
Read moreHave You Been to Mack's?
I’ve never really reviewed a local venue before. And, let’s be honest, I have a hard time saying anything negative about a place that supports the Peoria area live music scene! But I thought more people needed to know about Mack’s, and this is the best way to make that happen!
Read more2021 Live Music Supporter Sticker Contest
While I created the 2018 design myself, the 2019-2020 sticker included photography by Joshua Rhoades Photography w/ graphics by Blue Heron Graphic Design
Starting October 1st, Peoria Music Live will be accepting submissions for our 2021 Sticker Contest. More details in this blog post!
Read moreIntroducing Fall 2020 PML Intern - Ryan Clark
We’re excited to introduce everyone to our Fall 2020 Intern, Ryan Clark!
Read moreThere is So Much Playing in Peoria...
Chase Sieting (Through the I) at Five Points Washington
From new billboards to interns to upcoming contests, there is a lot happening in the Peoria area live music scene that you won’t find happening anywhere else! Plus check out our gallery with some of our newest photos.
Read morePML Artists of the Week: Hot Sauce Universe
Had a fantastic time interviewing Hot Sauce Universe! Read here to learn more about them and their newest album!
Read morePML Artist of the Week: Nathan Peterson
This was an amazing interview with Nathan Peterson. We talked about life, death, music, and healing. We also talked about his vision for our area music scene. Definitely an interview you don’t want to miss.
Read morePML Artists of the Week: Perry Brubaker
Don’t let the photo fool you, as an acoustic trio Hollow Down still rocks a unique sound!
Perry Brubaker moved back to Peoria after a fire devastated band’s tour bus and abruptly ended their tour. But he’s happy to be in Peoria, and loves the music scene here.
Read morePML Artists of the Week: Wolf & Gypsy
Read here to find out more about the lead singers of the Wolf and Gypsy Band. Check out the videos too! These guys have a lot to share.
Read morePML Artist of the Week: JD Greving of Memorial for a Dove
Come learn a little more about JD Greving, what he’s been up to in music and comedy, and how he uses them together to promote other artists!
Read moreNew Feature Coming to Peoria Music Live
Check out our plans for a new weekly feature at Peoria Music Live!
Read moreStart Getting Ready for #SCAMP20 Now
Andy Frasco and the UN were amazingly entertaining. I’m definitely planning to catch their whole set this year!
Overwhelmed by the number of bands on the Summer Camp Music Festival lineup? A lot of people are… nobody wants to miss out on someone awesome, and there are so many awesome bands in the lineup already!
We can help you decide who you don’t want to miss this coming Memorial Day weekend!
Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes Peoria Area Debut
It was the last show for the Monarch, but a new beginning for many Central Illinois fans who saw Chicago Farmer with a full band on Thursday.
If you weren’t at the Monarch Music Hall on Thursday night, you should be disappointed you missed it… and not just because it was the last show at the Monarch, but because Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes were phenomenal!
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